Manchester to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train with Transpennine Express

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 04

Cheapest price on Sep 04

€7

Average ticket price on Sep 04

€10

Fastest journey on Sep 04

36 m

Average journey duration on Sep 04

36 m

Trains on Sep 04

104

Distance

50 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Manchester to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) will cost around €10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €7.

Fast trains

On Fri, Sep 04, we found 104 trains from Manchester to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV), including 104 direct services.

On Fri, Sep 04 the direct trains cover the 50 km distance in an average of 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 36 m .

On Fri, Sep 04 the slowest trains will take 36 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • Northern RailP24192
    8:46 AM1h09
    Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
    9:55 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    71One-way
    0 transfers
  • Northern RailG86159
    8:00 AM0h53
    Deansgate (DGT)
    8:53 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    71One-way
    0 transfers
  • Northern RailG86149
    7:00 AM0h52
    Deansgate (DGT)
    7:52 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    71One-way
    0 transfers
  • Northern RailG86165
    9:00 AM0h53
    Deansgate (DGT)
    9:53 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    71One-way
    0 transfers
  • Northern RailP24211
    3:46 PM1h09
    Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
    4:55 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    81One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Manchester to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 29m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, while a train costs an average of €5.

Distance: 50 km

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Most popular
Train
Bus
Driving

€5

Average price

€5

Average price

Cheapest

€11

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 29m

Average total duration

Fastest

59m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

1h 47m

Average total duration

1h 17m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

57m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Transpennine Express

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) is a bus with an average price of €5.

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV):

A bus is €0.55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) costing on average €5.

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) is by train with an average journey time of 59m.

Other travel options to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 17m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Manchester and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) including taking a train and bus.

Live departures

Manchester to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train times

The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trains for today, Thursday, September 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
East Midlands RailwayC21804
Delayed
9:45 AM 10:41 AMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h48
11:29 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
Northern RailP24197
On time
10:46 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1h09
11:55 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressC2439910:53 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h38
11:31 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG8617611:00 AM Deansgate (DGT)
0h53
11:53 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW8466711:11 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h49
12:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressC2495211:23 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h36
11:59 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC21812
On time
11:41 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h48
12:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
Northern RailP2420011:46 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1h09
12:55 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressG15923
On time
11:53 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h38
12:31 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG86181
On time
12:00 PM Deansgate (DGT)
0h53
12:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW8467312:11 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h49
1:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressC2495412:23 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h36
12:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC21590
On time
12:41 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h48
1:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
Northern RailP2420412:46 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1h09
1:55 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressG15930
On time
12:53 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h38
1:31 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG861221:00 PM Deansgate (DGT)
0h53
1:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW846801:11 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h49
2:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressG159071:23 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h36
1:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC21811
On time
1:41 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h48
2:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
Northern RailP242071:46 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1h09
2:55 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressC24407
On time
1:53 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h38
2:31 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG861412:00 PM Deansgate (DGT)
0h53
2:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW846862:11 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h49
3:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressG15922
On time
2:23 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h36
2:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC21591
On time
2:41 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h48
3:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
Northern RailP242102:46 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1h09
3:55 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressG15927
On time
2:53 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h38
3:31 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG861543:00 PM Deansgate (DGT)
0h53
3:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW846923:11 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h49
4:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressG159003:23 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h36
3:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC21810
On time
3:41 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h48
4:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
Northern RailP24211
On time
3:46 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1h09
4:55 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressG15872
On time
3:53 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h41
4:34 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG86163
On time
4:00 PM Deansgate (DGT)
0h53
4:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW846974:11 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h49
5:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressC249654:23 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h36
4:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC21593
On time
4:41 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h48
5:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
Northern RailP24188
On time
4:46 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1h09
5:55 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressC250224:53 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h38
5:31 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG86167
On time
5:00 PM Deansgate (DGT)
0h53
5:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW847025:11 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h49
6:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailP242015:17 PM Deansgate (DGT)
1h15
6:32 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressC249695:23 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h36
5:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG86171
On time
5:30 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h59
6:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC21809
On time
5:41 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h48
6:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
Northern RailP24191
On time
5:46 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1h09
6:55 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressG15882
On time
5:53 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h39
6:32 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG861736:00 PM Deansgate (DGT)
0h53
6:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW847086:11 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h49
7:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressC249726:23 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h36
6:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC21595
On time
6:41 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h48
7:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
Northern RailP24193
On time
6:46 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1h09
7:55 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressG158676:53 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h38
7:31 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG86178
On time
7:00 PM Deansgate (DGT)
0h53
7:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW847147:10 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h50
8:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressC249757:23 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h38
8:01 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC21803
On time
7:41 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h48
8:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
Northern RailP24195
On time
7:46 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1h09
8:55 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressG15884
On time
7:53 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h39
8:32 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG86182
On time
8:00 PM Deansgate (DGT)
0h53
8:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW847208:10 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h50
9:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressC249798:23 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h36
8:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC04474
On time
8:41 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h49
9:30 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
Northern RailP24198
On time
8:46 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1h09
9:55 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressC244298:53 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h40
9:33 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG861339:00 PM Deansgate (DGT)
0h53
9:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW847279:11 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h49
10:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressC24980
On time
9:23 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h42
10:05 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
Northern RailP242029:46 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1h09
10:55 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG8614310:00 PM Deansgate (DGT)
0h52
10:52 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW8473410:11 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h49
11:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressC24984
Delayed
9:37 PM 10:23 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)
0h42
10:12 PM 10:12 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
Northern RailP2420510:47 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1h17
12:04 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW8473811:14 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h53
12:07 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG8615611:34 PM Deansgate (DGT)
0h54
12:28 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressC24988
On time
11:49 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h42
12:31 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 transfersDirect
Friday, September 4
Northern RailG861205:30 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h51
6:21 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW847615:53 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h38
6:31 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG861316:00 AM Deansgate (DGT)
0h53
6:53 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW846436:11 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h50
7:01 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailP241876:32 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1h20
7:52 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW847666:53 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h39
7:32 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG861497:00 AM Deansgate (DGT)
0h52
7:52 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW846467:11 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h49
8:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressG160087:23 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h38
8:01 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC044367:41 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h48
8:29 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressG159287:53 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h38
8:31 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG861598:00 AM Deansgate (DGT)
0h53
8:53 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW846518:11 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h49
9:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressG160188:23 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h36
8:59 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG861628:32 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h56
9:28 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC044398:41 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h48
9:29 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailP241928:46 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1h09
9:55 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressG159268:53 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h40
9:33 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG861659:00 AM Deansgate (DGT)
0h53
9:53 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW846569:11 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h49
10:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressC249459:23 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h36
9:59 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC044449:41 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h48
10:29 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailP241949:46 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
1h09
10:55 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressC243929:53 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h38
10:31 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG8617010:00 AM Deansgate (DGT)
0h53
10:53 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressW8466110:11 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
0h49
11:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressG1601310:23 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV)
0h36
10:59 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

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Trains from Manchester to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) run on average 22 times per day, taking around 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €3 if you book in advance.

There are 22 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 21:00. The fastest train covers the 50 km distance in 35m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
50 km
Average train duration
59m
Cheapest ticket price
€3
Trains per day
22
Direct trains
22
Fastest train
35m
First train
5:00 AM
Last train
9:00 PM
Cheapest Month
Nov
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Sun
Best time to book
21 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express from Manchester to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trainsTranspennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Manchester and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) from €3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Transpennine Express

About
Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Transpennine Express Duration
35m
Cheapest Transpennine Express Price
€6
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Northern Rail

About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Northern Rail Duration
52m
Cheapest Northern Rail Price
€3
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

East Midlands Railway

About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average East Midlands Railway Duration
48m
Cheapest East Midlands Railway Price
€4
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone

east_midlands_trains

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average east_midlands_trains Duration
48m
Cheapest east_midlands_trains Price
€18
east_midlands_trains frequency
2 a day

Northern Trains Limited

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Northern Trains Limited Duration
51m
Cheapest Northern Trains Limited Price
€10
Northern Trains Limited frequency
8 a day

TransPennine Express

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average TransPennine Express Duration
36m
Cheapest TransPennine Express Price
€30
TransPennine Express frequency
14 a day

FAQs: Trains from Manchester to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Liverpool Lime Street (LIV), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Manchester to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) can start from as little as €3 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Manchester to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) is €5; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Manchester to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) is 35m to travel the 50 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Manchester to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) leaves at 5:00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from Manchester to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) leaves at 9:00 PM.
Yes,there are 22 direct trains a day from Manchester to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
Yes, there are multiple high-speed train options for your journey from Manchester to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV). You can choose between East Midlands Railway. East Midlands Railway trains take around 48m
When taking a train from Manchester to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV), you can count on Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express for the best way to get you to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV). You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Manchester and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A day trip to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) from Manchester is worth doing with a journey time of 35m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Manchester to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) is November.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Manchester and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) including taking a train and bus.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Manchester to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

Most Manchester to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trains use the Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Manchester
Arrival train stations in Liverpool
Manchester Oxford RoadManchester Oxford Road station, Station Approach, Oxford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 6FUParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rental
City-centre transport

Getting to Manchester Oxford Road from Manchester city centre

Bus42A, 43, 42, 101, 85, 85A, 111, 263, 142, 143, 87, 41, 18, 86, 15, 250, 42B, 42C, 103, 102 · 5m · €2 · every ~224 min
T1 · 1h 7m

Manchester Oxford Road train station facilities and services

Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.

Manchester AirportManchester Airport station, Malaga Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M90 3RRWifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre

Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainLiverpool Lime Street - Manchester Airport, Manchester Piccadilly - Crewe, Blackpool North - Manchester Airport, Barrow-in-Furness - Manchester Airport, Windermere - Manchester Airport, Manchester Piccadilly - Wilmslow, Manchester Piccadilly - Manchester Airport, Millom - Manchester Airport, Lancaster - Manchester Airport, Manchester Oxford Road - Manchester Airport, Corkickle - Manchester Airport, Preston - Manchester Airport · 17m · €5 · every ~9 min
BusUk980, Uk076, Uk074, Uk072, Ukn23 · 30m · €1 · every ~2 min
43, 103 · 1h 2m · €2 · every ~29 min
43, 103 · 1h 6m · €2 · every ~29 min
TramNavy Line · 51m · €4 · every ~16 min
Navy Line · 54m · €4 · every ~8 min

Manchester Airport train station facilities and services

Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.

Manchester VictoriaManchester Victoria station, Station Approach, Todd Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 1WYParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rental
City-centre transport

Getting to Manchester Victoria from Manchester city centre

TrainManchester Airport - Redcar Central, Manchester Airport - Saltburn, Manchester Airport - York, Manchester Piccadilly - York, Manchester Piccadilly - Redcar Central, Manchester Airport - Darlington, Manchester Airport - Sheffield, Liverpool Lime Street - Manchester Victoria, Manchester Airport - Scarborough, Manchester Airport - Hull, Manchester Airport - Huddersfield, Manchester Airport - Middlesbrough, Manchester Airport - Liverpool Lime Street, Manchester Airport - Leeds, Manchester Airport - Manchester Victoria · 10m · €1 · every ~3 min
Bus41, 135 · 5m · €2 · every ~32 min
T1 · 10m
X43 · 29m · every ~1 min
TramBlue Line, Navy Line, Green Line, Yellow Line · 5m · €2 · every ~23 min

Manchester Victoria train station facilities and services

Manchester Victoria has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Manchester Victoria.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.

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